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July 22, 2020 The Way We Treat One Another Matters Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Great American Outdoors Act Rep. Steve Scalise
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A very happy 97th birthday to my great friend, @SenatorDole . Millions of people continue to benefit from the causes Bob championed in the Senate, and the many friends he made here join me in wishing him health and happiness in the year to come." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' #NoBanAct is not about policy, but undermining @POTUS. They planned to pass this bill in March, but pulled it as #COVID19 spread & travel restrictions ensued for safety reasons. This shows the bill's recklessness. It undermines any president's ability to keep us safe." Rep. Gary Palmer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the NO BAN Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I just told the Senate Rules Committee: Members from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the life of John Lewis. We need to honor John Lewis by ensuring every eligible American can vote fairly, safely, and efficiently in November." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to House Democrats - Congressman Brad Sherman Announces Bid for Chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brad Sherman
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won't have business as usual here in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 The Hill - Reflections on the contributions of John Lewis -- a mentor and a friend Rep. Hank Johnson
July 22, 2020 ICYMI: Support Grows for Ppp Forgiveness for Small Business Legislation Sen. Shelley Capito
July 21, 2020 Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Restore Capital, Give Employees Stake in Business Success Sen. Ron Johnson
July 21, 2020 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce New Legislation to Protect Constitutional Rights, Block Federal Law Enforcement Occupations in Major American Cities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the towering legacy of my dear friend, and a true American hero--John Lewis--and to discuss @SenateDems priorities for the next federal coronavirus relief package. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis risked his life for the right of every man & woman in America to vote & have a voice in our democracy. Words of praise for John Lewis are fine--but they are not enough. The only way to truly honor his monumental legacy is to fully restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Honor John Lewis' Life By Protecting The Right To Vote For All Americans Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Womack Statement on Confirmation of OMB Director Rep. Steve Womack
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care is Essential Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care for Economic Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Cole
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for holding a hearing today to examine how this pandemic has exposed outdated technology in government. House Dems will continue to focus on tech modernization to ensure government works better #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley Rep. Ayanna Pressley
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep. Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I"m saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague John Lewis. He was a kind, gentle man who often reminded me that, though he represented the 5th district of GA, he was born & raised near Troy, AL. Ann & I will be praying for God's comfort and peace to cover his family." Rep. Gary Palmer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen. Ben Luján
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2020 The Way We Treat One Another Matters Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Great American Outdoors Act Rep.Steve Scalise
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A very happy 97th birthday to my great friend, @SenatorDole . Millions of people continue to benefit from the causes Bob championed in the Senate, and the many friends he made here join me in wishing him health and happiness in the year to come." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' #NoBanAct is not about policy, but undermining @POTUS. They planned to pass this bill in March, but pulled it as #COVID19 spread & travel restrictions ensued for safety reasons. This shows the bill's recklessness. It undermines any president's ability to keep us safe." Rep.Gary Palmer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the NO BAN Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I just told the Senate Rules Committee: Members from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the life of John Lewis. We need to honor John Lewis by ensuring every eligible American can vote fairly, safely, and efficiently in November." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to House Democrats - Congressman Brad Sherman Announces Bid for Chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Brad Sherman
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won't have business as usual here in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 The Hill - Reflections on the contributions of John Lewis -- a mentor and a friend Rep.Hank Johnson
July 22, 2020 ICYMI: Support Grows for Ppp Forgiveness for Small Business Legislation Sen.Shelley Capito
July 21, 2020 Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Restore Capital, Give Employees Stake in Business Success Sen.Ron Johnson
July 21, 2020 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce New Legislation to Protect Constitutional Rights, Block Federal Law Enforcement Occupations in Major American Cities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the towering legacy of my dear friend, and a true American hero--John Lewis--and to discuss @SenateDems priorities for the next federal coronavirus relief package. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis risked his life for the right of every man & woman in America to vote & have a voice in our democracy. Words of praise for John Lewis are fine--but they are not enough. The only way to truly honor his monumental legacy is to fully restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Honor John Lewis' Life By Protecting The Right To Vote For All Americans Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Womack Statement on Confirmation of OMB Director Rep.Steve Womack
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care is Essential Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care for Economic Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Cole
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for holding a hearing today to examine how this pandemic has exposed outdated technology in government. House Dems will continue to focus on tech modernization to ensure government works better #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley Rep.Ayanna Pressley
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep.Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I"m saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague John Lewis. He was a kind, gentle man who often reminded me that, though he represented the 5th district of GA, he was born & raised near Troy, AL. Ann & I will be praying for God's comfort and peace to cover his family." Rep.Gary Palmer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen.Ben Luján
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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